Welcome to SKOL Search, your NFL Draft guide for the Minnesota Vikings.
The process of the NFL Draft is a long and arduous one and our goal is to make you more informed when the annual selection meeting. For the Vikings, the discussion is going to be focused on a quarterback but there are currently seven picks on day three that the Vikings can use to make the team better.
These scouting reports are to help be a guide for you to understand what each player will be in the NFL.
Background
Fabian Lovett
- Florida State
- Transfer from Mississippi State
- Height: 6040
- Weight: 318 lbs
- Fourth-year Senior
- 4-star recruit per 247 Sports
- Stats: 93 tackles, 37 solo, 14.5 tackles for loss, 6.0 sacks, 4 passes defended, 1 forced fumble
- Games watched: LSU 2022, Southern Miss 2023, Duke 2023, Miami FL 2023
Strengths
- Is incredibly long. with 35.5" arms
- Holds up really well at the point of attack. Upper body is really strong and can hold his ground.
- Controls the blocker with strong hands. Has a power full punch
Weaknesses
- Isn't super explosive in his lower half. It comes up in a big was by coming off the ball slowly and against double teams.
- Along with not having a lot of strength in his lower half,
- Despite having great length, he doesn't use it well consistently. Allows blockers to get into his chest.too easily.
Overview
- Quickness/Penetration 15.6/20
- Power 8.0/10
- Pass Rush Moves 7.7/10
- Counters 7.6/10
- Leverage 8.2/10
- Tackling 7.9/10
- Size/Length 8.5/10
- Run Defense 7.6/10
- Awareness 7.5/10
- Grade 78.6 Third Round
Lovett has a lot to offer from a versatility and talent standpoint. However, there is still a lot left for him to both learn and develop, especially in the strength category with his lower half. His lack of explosiveness in said lower half could end up being a turnoff for some teams but there is still plenty to like.